FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

RICHARD KEVIN DOWDESWELL
Passed away peacefully on 28th November 2024 at Warkworth Hospital, aged 79. Dearly loved husband of Denise. Loved father of Luke. At the family's request a private cremation has been held.

GRACE MOEROA PRIDE
Sadly passed away as the result of a car accident on 28th November 2024, aged 28. Darling daughter of David and Gay. Cherished "middle child" and loved sister of Hannah and Ra, Liam and Paula, Devon and Annmarie, and Noah. Loved Aunty of Tawhai and Rea. Grace will be lying at home on Tuesday 3rd December 2024. A Requiem Mass for Grace will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Matheson Road, Wellsford on Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 11.00am. Grace will leave St Mary's Church for private cremation. Following the service all are welcome to join the family at Wellsford RSA, 1 Olympus Road for continued sharing of memories. With thanks to the Wellsford Fire Brigade, St John's, and in lieu of flowers donations to Westpac Rescue Helicopter at https://donate.rescuehelicopter.org.nz/ would be appreciated. To leave a tribute to Grace please click below.

CAROL LORRAINE JAMES
Passed away unexpectedly on 27th November 2024 at Auckland City Hospital, aged 83. Loved wife of the late Bryan James. Dearly loved mother of Aaron and Gene. Will always be in our hearts. At the family's request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Carol's life will be held later. To leave a tribute please click below.

JAMES THOMAS MOSS
Passed away peacefully on 28th November 2024 at North Shore Hospital, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Jean. Cherished Dad of Ian, Karen, and Alison. Loved GWCHJ of Tipene and Keegan, and Jordyn (all USA), and loved G-Dad of Harrison, Talyaa, and Ethan. Will be sadly missed but always in our hearts. At the family's request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To leave a tribute please click below.

PAMELA GAIL SAYER (GAIL)
(nee Spooner) Passed away peacefully on 22nd November 2024 in Whangarei, aged 89. Beloved wife of the late Owen. Loved sister of John and the late Jane. Dearly loved Mum and Mum-in-law of Deb and Tom, Amanda and Terry, Rick and Kelly, and Andrew and Gabbi. Cherished Nana-Gail of Melanie, Jason, Zack, Tim, Jess, Josh, Andy, and Charlie, and loved Great-Nana. With sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Jane Mander Retirement Village. A celebration of Gail's life will be held at the Magnolia Room at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 29th November 2024 at 1.00pm. All communications to hello@besoul.co.nz To view the livestream or to leave a tribute please click below.

KEITH REGINALD INGER
INGER, Keith passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on 23rd October 2024 aged 86. Husband of the late Marjorie. Respected father and father in law of Alison and Mark Enticott, Michael and Riana Inger, Carolyn and Mike Parris, grandfather of Mick, Daniel, Talitha, Regan, Britney and Sophie, great grandfather of Grace and Amelia. Our heartfelt thanks to Ryman Keith Park Village Hobsonville for their tender care of Keith in his last weeks. A private family graveside service will be held at the Port Albert Cemetery at 12 noon on Wednesday 6th November 2024. The family warmly invite Keith's friends and community to a farewell at the Wellsford RSA between 1pm and 5pm with Keith's eulogy to be delivered at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Rural Support Trust. All communications c/- besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth or email: hello@besoul.co.nz, or to leave a tribute click below.

COLIN COPESTAKE
(J-Force WWII) Colin passed away on 24th October 2024 in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Thelma (Trotter), dear Dad of Raewyn, Brian, and David. Much loved Gramp of Reuben, Justin, and Rose Morrison. Loved Great Grandpa of Millie, Naiah, Ella, and Eva. Dear long-time friend of Joan. Loved brother of Jean Wing. Colin lived his entire life in the Warkworth area. Special thanks to all family, friends, and carers involved with helping to keep Colin living independently for so long. A gathering to celebrate Colin's life will be held in the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 1.30pm. Communications c/- besoul Funerals, warkworth or email: hello@besoul.co.nz To view the livestream please click below.

ROSEMARY JEAN FRENCH
Passed away peacefully on 10th October 2024 at home, aged 64. Adored wife of Peter. A service to celebrate Rosemary's life will be held in the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 17th October 2024, at 11.00am. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream please click below.

JOHN DOUGLAS LANGFORD
Passed away peacefully on 2nd October 2024, at Whangarei Hospital, aged 78. Dearly loved husband of Vicki. Loved father of Sarah, Kate, and Orson. Loved brother to Barbara. Cherished Grandad to Harry, Max, Eoghain, and Ashlin, and recently famous as The Dog Treat Guy. A service to celebrate John's life will be held on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at The Mangawhai Club, 219 Molesworth Street, Mangawhai Heads at 2.00pm. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream please click below.

NORMAN ROSS McKENZIE
Passed away peacefully on 28th September 2024 at Milton Court Rest Home Orewa, aged 82. Dearly loved husband of Kerry. Loved father and father-in-law of Scott and Debbie, Logan and Tracey. Cherished Grandad Normie of Brad, Abby, Kyle, Ryan, and Alex. Great Grandad of our baby girl to come. Loved and remembered always. A memorial service for Norm will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 4th October 2024 at 1.00pm. To leave a tribute please click below
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